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In loving memory: Sister Mary Ann Gaul
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Mary Ann Gaul passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 93 and in her seventy-second year of religious profession, at St. Rose Convent in La... Read More
Sister Eileen McKenzie reflects on the meaning of fences at the border
When Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Eileen McKenzie was a little girl, she recalled her dad quoting a line from Robert Frost’s poem Mending Wall: “Good fences make good neighbors.” Sister... Read More
Fish For The Future: break a world record and protect our water
Great Lakes Organizations Launch World Record Campaign to Underscore Water Protection and Shut Down Line 5 With your help, the "Fish for the Future" campaign goal will break the world record for... Read More
March Poet of the Month: Sister Arita Dopkins
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Arita Dopkins is honored as March's Poet of the Month for her expressive poem, "Ash Wednesday's Hope." Through vivid imagery and reflection, this poem... Read More
Pizza, a movie and a message: FSPA hosts free Earth Day event
In recognition of Earth Day, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are hosting a free pizza and movie night on April 10 at the Rivoli Theatre. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with complimentary... Read More
In loving memory: Sister Nancy Lafferty
At the age of 89 and in the sixty-seventh year of religious profession, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Nancy Lafferty died on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse,... Read More
FaithND honors Sister Thea Bowman during Black History Month
FaithND, a spiritual outreach program of the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association, recently recognized Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, as their Saint of the Day. This recognition highlights... Read More
February Poet of the Month: Sister Julia Walsh
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Julia Walsh is honored as February's Poet of the Month for her inspiring piece, "Gazing at Creation. " Explore more of Sister Julia's work at Messy Jesus... Read More
FSPA calls for compassion and action
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration stand with other Catholic Sister congregations, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and many groups around the United States in resisting... Read More
Gloria Franciscana featured on Franciscan Gallery
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Cleta Bakewell’s beautiful 1918 Gloria Franciscana painting, displayed at Mary of the Angel’s Chapel, was recently featured on the Franciscan Gallery blog.... Read More